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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.92, 591.48 and 376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.92, 591.48 and 376.61 is: 565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.92 : 591.48 = 376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.92/591.48 = 376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.92x = 591.48 × 376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.92x = 222,754.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,754.33/393.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.49

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